Z-Trip announces new CD details and Seattle tour date. Plus, listen to Z-Trip’s new record here.

Ear Candy’s favorite DJ, Z-Trip, (sorry Nu Mark, Cut Chemist, Mix Master Mike, QBert and Green Lantern) has announced the details of his upcoming new album, to be released in July, and they’re a bit surprising.

The record is a mash-up disc, which is not surprising at all since Z-Trip is the king of the mash up (sorry Dangermouse). What’s surprising is that the album is a soundtrack for a video game.

The game is 2K Sports’ “All-Pro Football 2K8” and features teams loaded with Hall of Fame football players since 2K Sports can’t license current NFL players because EA Sports has a contract with the NFL.

On the soundtrack, Z-Trip calls in some favors from his friends and the result is a soundtrack that features some amazing MCs with mash-ups of some great rock bands. The list of artists includes: Rakim, Dead Prez, Charli 2na, Slug, Aceyalone, Casual, Pep Love, Lateef, Gift of Gab, Keno 1, DJ Faust, Chevelle, Clutch, Dub Trio, Natural Self, Backyard Bangers, Deftones and Rush.

Lastly, Z-Trip is taking his turntables on the road and bringing some top-notch MCs with him to support this album. The tour includes a stop at the Last Supper Club on July 26. According to Z-Trip’s Web site, he’s touring with Gift of Gab and others.

Here’s a blurb from Z-Trip himself, taken from his site:

Dates are still being finalized for the tour, I’ll post them up shortly, but it looks like I’ll be starting the tour in the Northwest (around the same time the game and album drop). Try and make it if you can, the tour is going to be dope. Aceyalone and Gift of Gab are coming out with me, as well as DJ Phoreyz… and, if you know me, you know I’ve got a couple other surprises up my sleeve as well….